Re: Ken's 1937 120 Touring Sedan

Posted by HH56 On 2018/10/28 9:51:49

Check out the clutch chatter articles from various service letters to get an idea of the purpose and importance.https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/serviceinfo/catindex.php?cat=16&series=7

From introduction on the 1600-1 models to finally being installed on just about all models there were several versions of the assy, each a bit stronger and slightly different from the previous version. Improvements were either retrofitted or the newest installed when a previous version was replaced. By the end of production of the 21st series it became just a straight solid rod with rubber cushions at each end.

There have been various posts about bent rods or deteriorating rubber on the prewar versions and I have no idea if NOS snubbers are still available. I believe there are some posts where flackmaster came up with a heavier repro version that might be a good option. Maybe check with him, to see if he still makes them and what kind of brackets or if additional items might be needed.